The Christmas Waltz
Peggy Lee Lyrics
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Candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way
He's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and for me
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say
Merry Christmas
May your New Year dreams come true
And this song of mine in three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say
Merry Christmas
May your New Year dreams come true
And this song of mine in three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
The lyrics of Peggy Lee's song "The Christmas Waltz" paint a picture of a cozy winter evening spent indoors. The first two lines set the scene with "frosted window panes" and "candles gleaming inside." The listener can picture a warm and inviting home with holiday decorations, specifically "painted candy canes on the tree." The next lines continue with this holiday theme, as "Santa's on his way" and "He's filled his sleigh with things / Things for you and for me." The song is about the anticipation and excitement of the holiday season, with loved ones and gift-giving at the forefront.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosted window panes
The windows have turned frosty due to the cold weather outside.
Candles gleaming inside
The candles are lit, and they are reflecting light inside the house.
Painted candy canes on the tree
The tree has been decorated with painted candy canes as ornaments.
Santa's on his way
Santa Claus is making his way to deliver gifts to everyone.
He's filled his sleigh with things
Santa Claus has filled his sleigh with gifts to be delivered.
Things for you and for me
The gifts in Santa Claus's sleigh are for both the singer and the listener.
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
During this time of year, people tend to become more loving towards each other.
Every song you hear seems to say
All the songs played during the holiday season convey a similar message.
Merry Christmas
The artist is wishing the listener 'Merry Christmas'.
May your New Year dreams come true
The artist is wishing for the listener to be successful in the new year.
And this song of mine in three-quarter time
The song being played has a waltz rhythm to it.
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
The artist is wishing for the listener and their loved ones to have a happy holiday season.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@giorgiamayo66
Frosted window panes
Candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes
On the tree
Santa's on his way
He's filled his sleigh
With things
Things for you
And for me
It's that time of year
When the world
Falls in love
Every song
You hear seems to say
Merry Christmas
May
Your New Year's dreams
Come true
And this song of mine
In three quarter time
Wishes you and yours
The same thing too
@patrickstocks3576
Frosted window panes
Candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes
On the tree
Santa’s on his way
He’s filled his sleigh
With things
Things for you
And for me
It’s that time of year
When the world
Falls in love
Every song
You hear seems to say
Merry Christmas
May your New Years dreams
Come true
And this song of mine
In 3 quarter time
Wishes you & yours
The same thing too
It’s that time of year
When the world
Falls in love
Every song
You hear seems to say
Merry Christmas
May your new year dreams come true
And this song of mine
In 3 quarter time
Wishes you and yours
The same thing too
@chrisallen7911
Most Beautiful version ever! I can just see the beautiful room with elegant women and men with their pipes circa 1965.
@windstorm1000
Best version.Peggy captures childlike innocence. Wistful arrangement perfectly compliments her
@toffeenut1336
Agree entirely
@LM-mn7ll
I was just about to comment how much I love the wistful quality of this song & Peggy’s wonderful, slightly breathy delivery. You beat me to it. It’s just perfect, plain & simple.❤
@angiebaby9022
This is my absolute favorite version of The Christmas Waltz! Beautiful. Makes me cry!
@toncor1122
@@angiebaby9022I too am teary eyed listening to Peggy’s version this New Year’s Eve, remembering holiday seasons from decades past. Wishing you a new year filled with peace and happiness.
@sarahratliff482
Peggy's version is so beautiful!
@plicdat5474
My Mom loved Peggy Lee
@Robert-v3o2e
Peggy sings a beautiful Christmas song and her wonderful voice makes for the most magical experience. I would say this is the definitive version. The whole album is perfect, but then so is Peggy. So glad I got to see her shows in London over the years.
@dennisjoyce5847
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST
NO ONE CAN TOUCH PEGGY